Tag: MORT

437 million CVD DALYs reported globally in 2023, representing a 1.4-fold increase from 1990; increase in number of CVD deaths also seen

Higher mortality likely reflects delayed detection, not higher incidence

Risk increased with living alone, three or more generalized convulsive seizures in the previous year, longer postictal central apnea

Lower mortality risk seen for those who improved guideline concordance after diagnosis or maintained high concordance

Risk reductions stronger in those with psoriasis versus those with obesity or type 2 diabetes without psoriasis

280 influenza-associated pediatric deaths reported through Sept. 13, 2025, representing national rate of 3.8 per 1 million children

Largest increase seen in women aged 25 to 34 years

Greater risk for CVD mortality seen in association with elevated blood pressure and hypertension at age 7 years

NCD mortality declined in all high-income Western countries, with largest decline for both sexes in Denmark and smallest in U.S.

Emphysema independently predictive of all-cause mortality, COPD mortality, and CVD mortality